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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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The role food waste plays in climate change

The role food waste plays in climate change

World leaders were served Landfill Salad last week to spark a conversation about the role food waste plays in climate change.
by MPR News Staff

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Reimagining the parks of the future

Reimagining the parks of the future

2016 marks the 125th anniversary of Minnesota's state parks and trails. Americans' relationship with public space and the natural world has shifted dramatically over the years, and so has the role and use of state parks.
by Tom Weber

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Three views on China

Three views on China

With Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US, MPR News with Tom Weber examines three important issues in China; cybersecurity, the environment, and the Chinese economy.

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A Beautiful World: Enric Sala on 'Pristine Seas'

A Beautiful World: Enric Sala on 'Pristine Seas'

While the ocean is full of bad news, Dr. Enric Sala is focused on establishing global marine sanctuaries. He believes underwater ecosystems can not only survive, but thrive.

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Shell Oil abandons controversial drilling off Alaska's shore

Shell Oil abandons controversial drilling off Alaska's shore

The company, which spent some $7 billion on the project, now says it was "a clearly disappointing exploration outcome" in the Chukchi Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean.

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Issues remain as buffers move from Capitol to cropland

Issues remain as buffers move from Capitol to cropland

State officials are still working to provide farmers and property owners clear guidance about where they'll be required to install the grassland zones to filter harmful runoff.
by The Associated Press

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Shell Oil abandons controversial drilling off Alaska's shore

Shell Oil abandons controversial drilling off Alaska's shore

Shell announced the move late Sunday, describing what the company called "a clearly disappointing exploration outcome" in the Chukchi Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean.

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